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"C-SPAN, an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels (C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 and C-SPAN3), one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming media and archives of C-SPAN programs. C-SPAN's television channels are available to over 100 million cable and satellite households within the United States, while WCSP-FM, also called C-SPAN Radio, is broadcast on FM radio in Washington, D.C., and is available throughout the U.S. on XM Satellite Radio, and via internet streaming. The network televises U.S. political events, particularly live and gavel to gavel coverage of the U.S. Congress as well as occasional proceedings of the Canadian and British Parliaments and major events worldwide. Its coverage of political and policy events is unedited, thereby providing viewers (or listeners) with unfiltered information about politics and government. Non-political coverage includes: historical programming, programs dedicated to non-fiction books and interview programs with noteworthy individuals connected to public policy. C-SPAN is a non-profit organization, funded by the affiliate fees paid by its cable and satellite affiliates, and does not carry advertisements on any of its networks, radio stations or websites. The network operates independently, and neither the cable industry nor Congress has power over the content of its programming."

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The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Ryan McCarthy to become Army secretary and Barbara Barrett to become Air Force secretary. The two witnesses fielded questions on their backgrounds and priorities if they were to be confirmed to the posts by the full Senate. Committee members asked about military training, readiness, technology implementation as well as the state of military bases and specific projects in their home states, among other issues. Sponsor: Senate... Topics: mccarthy, barrett, mr. mccarthy, china, hirono, pacific, shaheen, mexico, air force, esper,... Source: Comcast Cable

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Medical practitioners and experts examined challenges in research and innovation at a day-long forum hosted by Research!America in Washington, DC. Dr. Ned Sharpless, acting commissioner of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), was one of many keynote speakers. He focused on his agency's mission and the importance research plays in the FDA's approval process for drugs and clinical trials. Sponsor: Research!America Topics: fda, chris, c-span 's Source: Comcast Cable

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The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion on where the U.S.-Taliban peace process stands and the potential for sustainable talks in the future. Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Roya Rahmani delivered the keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion with academics and former administration officials. Sponsor: U.S. Institute of Peace Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, china, washington, trump, russia, kabul, scott worden, united... Source: Comcast Cable

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House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) spoke briefly to reporters after lawmakers approved a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings. He said the committee will begin "an aggressive series of hearings" in the coming week. Chairman Nadler was joined by Democratic committee members. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Topics: Chair Nadler on Resolution for Impeachment Investigation, Television Program Source: Comcast Cable

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At her weekly news conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) answered several questions about possible impeachment proceedings in the House after the House Judiciary Committee had approved a resolution providing guidance for the committee to conduct an impeachment investigation. ""I"mpeachment is a very divisive measure, but If we have to go there, we'll go there. But we have to follow the facts," said Pelosi, adding later: "I've said what I'm going to say."... Topics: pelosi, nafta, nancy pelosi, mexico, mcconnell, collins, mitch mcconnell, trump Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Judiciary Committee considered and approved a resolution on procedures for an impeachment investigation into President Trump. The resolution was adopted along party lines by vote of 24 to 17. Reps. Ken Buck (R-CO) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) offered up several amendments, all of which were defeated Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee Topics: trump, mr. nadler, mr. collins, nadler, jim comey, russia, georgia, colorado, florida, clinton, mr.... Source: Comcast Cable

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference during the first day of House Republicans' annual retreat in Baltimore. The minority leader was joined by House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA), Oversight and Reform Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH), and Representative-Elect Dan Bishop (R-NC), who won a special election in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District the previous day. The Republican leaders discussed their agenda at the two-day... Topics: nadler, baltimore, dan bishop, north carolina, trump, white house, china, comey, kevin, las vegas,... Source: Comcast Cable

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House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) spoke briefly to reporters after lawmakers approved a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings. He said the committee will begin "an aggressive series of hearings" in the coming week. Chairman Nadler was joined by Democratic committee members. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Topic: nadler Source: Comcast Cable

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference during the first day of House Republicans' annual retreat in Baltimore. The minority leader was joined by House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA), Oversight and Reform Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH), and Representative-Elect Dan Bishop (R-NC), who won a special election in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District the previous day. The Republican leaders discussed their agenda at the two-day... Topics: mr. mccarthy, nadler, north carolina, baltimore, dan bishop, trump, china, mr. collins, washington,... Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump delivered remarks to the House Republicans gathered for their annual retreat in Baltimore. The president touted the accomplishments of his administration, citing progress at the southern border, improvements made at the VA, tax cuts, job growth, and the economy. He also discussed some of the Democratic presidential candidates and stressed the importance to win the 2020 election. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip Topics: trump, texas, china, kevin, north carolina, russia, buttigieg, michigan, donald trump, louis, dan,... Source: Comcast Cable

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House Republican leaders held a news conference on the second day of their annual retreat in Baltimore. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) talked to reporters about several issues including the 2020 election and the Democratic debate in Houston including Beto O'Rourke's comment on firearms. Rep. Cheney also responded to a question about her recent Twitter feud with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). Sponsor: Congressional Institute Topics: trump, california, nancy pelosi, baltimore, dan crenshaw, paul, obama, c-span Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump delivered remarks to the House Republicans gathered for their annual retreat in Baltimore. The president touted the accomplishments of his administration, citing progress at the southern border, improvements made at the VA, tax cuts, job growth, and the economy. He also discussed some of the Democratic presidential candidates and stressed the importance to win the 2020 election. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip Topics: trump, texas, china, russia, north carolina, michigan, buttigieg, dan, kevin, louis, germany,... Source: Comcast Cable

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The House debated to repeal a 2017 tax bill that allows oil and gas drilling in the Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of three bills that the House took up this week that restricts oil drilling in the U.S. Sponsor: U.S. House of Representatives Topics: california, mr. huffman, washington, alaska, russia, mr. speaker, huffman, baltimore, mr. levin,... Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump delivered remarks to the House Republicans gathered for their annual retreat in Baltimore. The president touted the accomplishments of his administration, citing progress at the southern border, improvements made at the VA, tax cuts, job growth, and the economy. He also discussed some of the Democratic presidential candidates and stressed the importance to win the 2020 election. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip Topics: trump, texas, china, russia, north carolina, michigan, buttigieg, dan, louis, kevin, donald trump,... Source: Comcast Cable

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C-SPAN visited various cities for the past year to learn about the history and literary life of these communities. Topics: selma, missouri, milwaukee, truman, alabama, memphis, detroit, harry truman, france, canada, king,... Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Judiciary Committee considered and approved a resolution on procedures for an impeachment investigation into President Trump. The resolution was adopted along party lines by vote of 24 to 17. Reps. Ken Buck (R-CO) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) offered up several amendments, all of which were defeated Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee Topics: mr. nadler, trump, jim comey, mr. collins, russia, nadler, georgia, colorado, florida, rhode... Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The House meets for a pro forma session. No votes are scheduled. Sponsor: U.S. House of Representatives Topics: U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives, Television Program Source: Comcast Cable

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The House debated to repeal a 2017 tax bill that allows oil and gas drilling in the Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of three bills that the House took up this week that restricts oil drilling in the U.S. Sponsor: U.S. House of Representatives Topics: california, mr. huffman, alaska, washington, huffman, mr. speaker, russia, mr. young, colorado, mr.... Source: Comcast Cable

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell offered support for fired National Security Adviser John Bolton, but said President Trump should have the person he wants in the position. Sponsor: U.S. Senate Topics: john bolton, trump, washington, susan Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education held a hearing to examine the effects of trauma on children and their development. The committee heard testimony from school administrators from West Virginia, Illinois and Oklahoma, as well as California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. Sponsor: House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Topics: burke harris, jackson, ms. hofmeister, oklahoma, chicago, morelle, chair sablan, allen, california,... Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump mark the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a moment of silence at the White House. Sponsor: White House Topic: trump Source: Comcast Cable

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At her weekly news conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) answered several questions about possible impeachment proceedings in the House after the House Judiciary Committee had approved a resolution providing guidance for the committee to conduct an impeachment investigation. ""I"mpeachment is a very divisive measure, but If we have to go there, we'll go there. But we have to follow the facts," said Pelosi, adding later: "I've said what I'm going to say."... Topics: ms. pelosi, nafta, mr. raskin, trump, mexico Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Judiciary Committee considered and approved a resolution on procedures for an impeachment investigation into President Trump. The resolution was adopted along party lines by vote of 24 to 17. Reps. Ken Buck (R-CO) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) offered up several amendments, all of which were defeated Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee Topics: mr. nadler, trump, nadler, jim comey, russia, florida, colorado, mr. collins, mr. jordan, mueller,... Source: Comcast Cable

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House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) spoke briefly to reporters after lawmakers approved a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings. He said the committee will begin "an aggressive series of hearings" in the coming week. Chairman Nadler was joined by Democratic committee members. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Topic: mr. nadler Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford and Defense Secretary Esper, along with Pentagon officials and others, marked the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a memorial service at the Pentagon. Sponsor: Department of Defense,White House Travel | DC Event Topics: united states navy, united states army, pentagon, rick, new york, chris, joseph f dunford, rick... Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump announced that his administration would take action to ban flavored e-cigarettes from the market in an effort to protect children against addiction. He was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Norman Sharpless. Following the announcement he spoke to reporters on a wide range of topics including why he asked his third national security adviser, John Bolton, to step down. Sponsor: White House Topics: trump, china, fda, john bolton, iran, venezuela, north korea, colombia, john, iraq, south korea,... Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump mark the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a moment of silence at the White House. Sponsor: White House Topics: trump, pennsylvania, susan Source: Comcast Cable

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell offered support for fired National Security Adviser John Bolton, but said President Trump should have the person he wants in the position. Sponsor: U.S. Senate Topics: trump, washington, john bolton Source: Comcast Cable

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and members of Congress gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to observe a moment of silence, marking the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol Topic: pennsylvania Source: Comcast Cable

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Former President George W. Bush laid a wreath at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial marking the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The memorial honors the 184 people who were killed in the Pentagon and on board American Airlines Flight 77. Defense Secretary Mark Esper and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld also took part in the ceremony. While departing, the former president was heckled over the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Sponsor: Department of Defense Topic: pennsylvania Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford and Defense Secretary Esper, along with Pentagon officials and others, marked the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a memorial service at the Pentagon. Sponsor: Department of Defense,White House Travel | DC Event Topics: united states navy, united states army, pentagon, rick, chris, new york, joseph, sheila, navy,... Source: Comcast Cable

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Former President George W. Bush laid a wreath at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial marking the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The memorial honors the 184 people who were killed in the Pentagon and on board American Airlines Flight 77. Defense Secretary Mark Esper and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld also took part in the ceremony. While departing, the former president was heckled over the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Sponsor: Department of Defense Topic: pentagon Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump announced that his administration would take action to ban flavored e-cigarettes from the market in an effort to protect children against addiction. He was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Norman Sharpless. Following the announcement he spoke to reporters on a wide range of topics including why he asked his third national security adviser, John Bolton, to step down. Sponsor: White House Topics: trump, china, fda, john bolton, iran, venezuela, north korea, john, colombia, azar, iraq, bolton,... Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The House may consider a bill prohibiting, through June 30, 2022, offshore oil and natural gas drilling in the eastern areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Also, floor remarks marking the 18th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks. Sponsor: U.S. House of Representatives Topics: pro tempore, florida, jacob, national captioning institute, south carolina, new york, arizona,... Source: Comcast Cable

"C-SPAN, an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels (C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 and C-SPAN3), one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming media and archives of C-SPAN programs. C-SPAN's television channels are available to over 100 million cable and satellite households within the United States, while WCSP-FM, also called C-SPAN Radio, is broadcast on FM radio in Washington, D.C., and is available throughout the U.S. on XM Satellite Radio, and via internet streaming. The network televises U.S. political events, particularly live and gavel to gavel coverage of the U.S. Congress as well as occasional proceedings of the Canadian and British Parliaments and major events worldwide. Its coverage of political and policy events is unedited, thereby providing viewers (or listeners) with unfiltered information about politics and government. Non-political coverage includes: historical programming, programs dedicated to non-fiction books and interview programs with noteworthy individuals connected to public policy. C-SPAN is a non-profit organization, funded by the affiliate fees paid by its cable and satellite affiliates, and does not carry advertisements on any of its networks, radio stations or websites. The network operates independently, and neither the cable industry nor Congress has power over the content of its programming."